The Food that Fuels You
Many people use the start of the new year as a reminder to get back into their diet and exercise routine, but it’s important that we maintain these healthy habits throughout the entire year…
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Some Things Can Wait. Colorectal Cancer Doesn’t.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., and second-leading cause of death, taking 50,000 lives each year. However, thanks to years of raising awareness and education, there are currently over 1 million colorectal cancer survivors alive in the U.S. With the goal of keeping this number…
Before and After: Christina’s Complete Transformation at UF Health
At her biggest, Christina — a mother of three — was 350 pounds and suffering from multiple ailments. UF Health dramatically turned her life around, both physically and emotionally……
Four Physicians Welcomed to the Society of University Surgeons
The UF Department of Surgery is excited to share the accomplishments of four of its surgeons! Sanda Tan, M.D., Ali Zarrinpar, M.D., Christiana Shaw, M.D., and Jose Trevino, M.D., have all been welcomed to the Society of University Surgeons, or SUS. The mission of SUS is…
UF Department of Surgery Honored at 19th Annual Society of Teaching Scholars
On March 13, the The Society of Teaching Scholars held the 19th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education. The UF Department of Surgery is proud to have had been represented by multiple exceptional doctors who were recognized for their…
Department awarded grant for devices to support surgical skills training
The University of Florida department of surgery has been awarded a grant of products worth more than $364,000 by Ethicon, a manufacturer of surgical devices. The products, including a variety of advanced surgical devices and sutures, will be used to support surgical skills training for UF residents and…
Five Department of Surgery Faculty Recognized as Exemplary Teachers
The following Department of Surgery faculty members have been recognized by the University of Florida as 2018 Exemplary Teachers: Jessica Cioffi, MD – assistant professor, division of surgical oncology Thomas Huber, MD, PhD – professor and chief, division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy Alicia…
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman speaks about the risks associated with obesity
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released new data saying an average of 23% of Americans get enough exercise, that means 77% of us, don’t.
Grant will help researchers create a better test for pancreatic cancer
Steven J. Hughes, M.D., chief of the division of general surgery in the UF College of Medicine. Up to one-third of pancreatic cancer cases go undiagnosed through standard…
